Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The population of a city increases by 10% annually. If its present population is 21,000,what will be the population in 3 years?

Options:

27951

27981

27971

27961

Correct Answer:

27951

Explanation:

According to question ,

Population in 3 years = 21000 × \(\frac{110}{100}\) × \(\frac{110}{100}\) × \(\frac{110}{100}\)

= 21 × 11 × 11 × 11

= 27951